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Delhi Dynamos FC and Chennaiyin FC played out a 1-1 draw in their tie at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. The result helped neither of the two sides as Chennaiyin FC's qualification to the knockout stages will become even more difficult now.
After Raphael Augusto brought down a player in the box, the home side was awarded a penalty. Kalu Uche converted it without hesitation. In the 81st minute, Mailson balanced the scoreline with a header from a set piece movement.
Let us have a look at how the players fared in the high-voltage encounter:
Delhi Dynamos FC
X. Irureta (8/10): The Spanish goalkeeper had a pretty satisfying game, saving a ball with his leg which would have otherwise found the back of the net.
M. Lugun (7/10): Lugun provided the much-needed support to players in front of him, especially L. Chhangte.
G. Cichero (7.5/10): The Colombian defender Gabriel Cichero hogged the limelight at the heart of the of the defence, he was a standout performer.
M. Dhot (6/10): The central defender had a quiet outing as he was overshadowed by the performance by G.Cichero.
J. Moirangthem (5/10): He did not have a memorable game and will look to forget it as soon as possible.
V. Rai (6/10): The midfielder did not have a promising game, and was substituted in the last quarter of the game.
P. Dias (7.5/10): The Brazilian midfielder showed glimpses of South American touch and co-ordinated well with the other players of his side.
L. Chhangte (8.5/10): The most active player in the game, Chhangte amassed 22 passes in the first half itself and also provided at least three dangerous crosses.
R. Fernandes (7.5/10): The star from the opening season of the Indian Super League played positively throughout the game with positive intent.
M. Mirajabe (7/10): The Uruguayan playmaker was spot on with the set-piece movements and quietly played an anchor role in the midfield area.
K. Uche (8/10): The foreigner has a great understanding with P.Dias and winger L. Chhangte. His goal from the spot at the stroke of the hour mark put the home side ahead.
Substitutes:
Manuel Arana: NA
Rowilson Rodrigues (6/10): He is a far better player than what he displayed today.
Chennaiyin FC
K. Singh (7/10): Lived up to his name, was unfortunate to concede the goal from the spot kick.
K. Almeida (7/10): Was not at the peak of actions, but his overlapping runs and occasional crosses were effective.
I. Calderon (8/10): The former Brighton and Hove Albion star were successful in restricting the Chennayin FC players’ to create danger in front of their goal.
Mailson(9/10): Probably the most responsible player on the pitch for the visiting side, Mailson stood tall at the heart of the defence. He scored the equaliser for the visitors with a brilliant header.
J. Lalrinzuala(7/10): The youngster was agile with his long runs along the grounds
D. Ganesh (8/10): Apart from his defensive skills, the solidly built footballer controlled the ball in the midfield throughout the entire game.
Gavilan (7/10): The former ATK player did a satisfactory work in the midfield, just as expected from the veteran.
R. Augusto (8/10): He was the hardest working player for the away team. His held the ball and distributed it to the players up front with guile. Although he conceded the penalty in the 58th minute, his contribution cannot be denied.
G. Nelson (8/10): He was a pivotal figure in the attack and created the most chances for the team from South India.
F. Fernandes (6.5/10): The winger did not have the best outing but nevertheless, tried hard to create attacks.
J. Lalpekhlua (7/10): The 'Mizo Sniper' did not receive enough balls from the playmakers and did not script his name on the goalscorers list although he tried to create chances.
Substitutes:
Jude (7/10): Although he played for a brief time, he was effective up front.
Mohammad Rafi (5/10): The former ATK striker played for only 10 minutes in which he never managed to grab the attention in the game.
Rene Mihelic (6/10): He did not create an impact on the game
